Chapter 15–Playing Along
Sebastian held on to the diving wheel as he sped through the early morning traffic, repeating the conversation he had had with Ma easing an odd misture of stainty and guilt that wouldn’t go away.
e night before, her words stuck with film,
But he made himself concentrate on his task as he pulled into the real estate agency’s parking lot. He could’t afford any interruptions today, especially in his wing wickly
As he worked on one assignment after another, the morning passed quickly, he was feeling more in control by bunchtime and was excited to relax with Llam, his best filed and rowerker. But he caught sight of het as they were ready to leave the workplace. Emily, walking resolutely in their direction, her appearance instantly tropping him in his tracks.
“[mily” he began, a warning edge in his voke,
“What are you doing here?
“I need to talk to you” she replied, her tone
He glanced around, fully aware of the curious eyes of his colleagues nearby. He sighed, keeping his vo
“Can’t wat? I’m engaged Emily, and everyone knows”
“Forget what everyone thinks, I don’t race” she shot back, en posing her arms stubbornly
“Well, I do” He paused, giving up,
“Fine. What’s wrong?”
She looked around body, her voice lowering.
“money to my Sebastian, I need it as soon as possible”
He exhaledinebiet, though he was frustrated by the situation,
“Fine. I’ll send it atter lunch”
Emily hesitated, her eyes flashing with something that made him uneasy,
“The cent’s gone up. I need five million ngad
“What? You can’t be serious” he replied, his voice ring slightly.
He quickly glanced around, noting the interested locks of passing colleagues, who hastily turned their where.
“I’m serious, Sebastian” she said maly.
“Fire, fine” He ran a hand though his hair, feeling the weight of her demand pa
Emily picked and put her fingers out to rub his chin before leaving, he tensed up and looked around at the laces, many of them swiftly turning away. He caught up to Liam, who clearly saw the interaction and raised an eyebrow as she vanished from view. They left the building together without saying a word
“You’re going to have to do something about her sooner or later” Liam finally Las they approached the restaurant,
Sebastian ughed, the weight of the situation bearing down on him.
“I know, Liam, but it’s not that simple. You, of all people, should understand. I just need a little more time‘
Liam shook his head, though his expression calculative,
“Just don’t let this spiral, okay? It’s your wedding. You deserve to be happy, and Madeline deserves your full attention”
During their comparatively quiet meal, Sebastian could hear Liam’s remarks replaying in his head when he got back to the workplace, he buried himself in paperwork in an attempt to get back to work. But as he perused real estate record, he noticed a list of properties owned by the corporation
He looked over the list and was shocked to see that Emily’s office building was on it. Furthermore, he pointed out that the rent had not go up, Emily had made it all up.
He felt a mixture of betrayal and frustration. He was shocked that she would attempt to manipulate and extort him in this way, especially by making such a ridiculous demand. He was
ble to prove the first time he sensed a line being crossed
This was about trust now, and Emily had just betrayed it. it was no longer just about an old romance, he made the decision not to transfer the money because he was determined to make things right. The last thing he wanted was for Emily to cause issues before his wedding, but he also knew she wouldn’t handle it well
Despite his disappointment, he knew he had to speak to her dietly in order to defuse the situation before it got out of hand.
He practiced his response, his fores solidifying as he drove to her apartment after work. After registering his solemn mannes, Emily’s Lace briefly brightened before settling into a pout as the opened the door,
“Hey, Emily” he began, keeping his tone measured,
She grouted in expetation, crouting her armo
“Are you kidding me, Sebastian? need the money now”
“Emily” he said, taking a step clout,
I promise, I’ll make it up to you, I’ll even add extra, het give me some time”
she telemed, wrapping her arms around his waist,
“But don’t make me walt too long
As they embraced, Sebastian patted her back and faked a comforting me. He experienced a sense of closure at that very moment, preparing himself to close this chapter.
